Book of Kells, Dublin Castle and Christ Church Cathedral Tour

4.7
(141 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

Visit the Book of Keels at the Old Library with skip-the-line tickets and discover the history, cultural heritage and legends of Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral and Trinity College - Dublin's 3 iconic landmarks and top-rated attractions in 1 day!

Highlights:

• Explore the history, legends and attractions of Dublin with a 5-Star Local Guide
• Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Book of Kells in the Old Library at Trinity College
• See Dublin Castle, City Hall, the Christ Church Cathedral and other iconic landmarks
• Discover the best things to do in the Historic Center and Temple Bar neighborhood
• Enjoy a well-organized walking tour for a maximum of 25 people

Join our Licensed Local Guide on a captivating journey through Dublin, a city steeped in rich history and vibrant culture. Our group walking tour covers the most iconic landmarks and attractions, and includes skip-the-line tickets to the Book of Kells exhibition at the Old Library in Trinity College!

What's Included

5-Star Licensed Guide
Small group of 1-25 people
Historical facts, cultural anecdotes and legends about Dublin
Skip-the-line tickets to the Book of Kells (Trinity College's Old Library)
Walking Tour of Dublin's top attractions: Dublin Castle, the Book of Kells, &Christ Church Cathedral
Tickets to Dublin Castle
Tickets to Christ Church Cathedral

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide on the corner of Wellington Quay and Fownes St Lower, on the left side of The Ha'penny Bridge Inn, 42 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 Y103, Ireland. Please wait on street and do not approach the entrance, as the staff is not informed about the tour.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet your guide on the corner of Wellington Quay and Fownes St Lower, on the left side of The Ha'penny Bridge Inn, 42 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 Y103, Ireland (53.345912163687515, -6.263398765956021). Please wait on street and do not approach the entrance, as the staff is not informed about the tour.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    River Liffey

    This 3-hour walking tour is an essential experience of Dublin. We begin our exciting adventure on the bank of River Liffey in the Temple Bar neighborhood, known as Dublin's 'cultural quarter’ and nightlife district where you’ll find the city’s most important cultural institutions and historic pubs. This will give us a chance to learn about Irish whiskey, Irish beer, Irish rock’n’roll, Irish film, and so much more.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Christ Church Cathedral

    We'll dig through centuries of Dublin’s history and culture as we explore the historic city center, discovering traces of the Vikings, stories about Anglo-Saxon kings, and monuments commemorating historical events such as the Great Irish Famine. We'll see highlights such as the majestic Christ Church Cathedral, the Georgian City Hall, and the inner courtyards of Dublin Castle - the nerve center of historical power in Ireland (admission tickets are not included). We'll also discover some hidden gems, such as St. Andrew's Church, and the Statue of Molly Malone, which has an interesting legend behind it.

    50 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    The main attraction of this tour will be a visit to the Old Library in Trinity College, one of the 7 ancient universities of Great Britain and Ireland. The Old Library dates to 1712 and houses a collection of over 200,000 books, including the famous Book of Kells - a rare medieval manuscript renowned for its intricate illustrations and calligraphy. We provide skip-the-line tickets to this popular attraction, so our 25-people group won’t be delayed by long queues. Come and see a cultural treasure of Ireland!

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Rosotravel - Ireland City Tours

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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